UK boy's name
Camran
Of Persian origin, meaning "fortunate companion" or "life's companion".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Camran is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Camran popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4608, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 10 births.
This profile covers 103 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 1996 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 102 living people in the UK are called Camran. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Camran ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 10 boys were registered as Camran.
- • About 102 living people in the UK are estimated to have Camran as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4608
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
10 births
Estimated living
102
2026
Meaning
What does Camran mean?
The name Camran is believed to have originated from the Persian language, with roots tracing back to ancient Persia, now modern-day Iran. The name is derived from the Persian word "kamran," which means "prosperous" or "fortunate."
In the early days of Persian civilization, the name Camran was commonly used among the nobility and aristocratic families, reflecting their aspirations for their children to lead prosperous and fortunate lives. The earliest known historical references to the name can be found in ancient Persian texts and manuscripts dating back to the Sassanid Empire, which ruled from the 3rd to the 7th century AD.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Camran was Camran Mirza, a 16th-century Persian prince and military commander who played a significant role in the Safavid dynasty. He was known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Camran. In the 11th century, Camran al-Awliya was a prominent Sufi mystic and poet from Khwarazm, known for his spiritual teachings and literary works. In the 13th century, Camran ibn al-Amid was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Baghdad, renowned for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence.
During the 19th century, Camran Ali Shah was the ruler of the Barakzai dynasty in Afghanistan from 1834 to 1842. He is remembered for his efforts to modernize the Afghan state and establish diplomatic relations with neighboring countries.
In the 20th century, Camran Nezhat was a celebrated Iranian-American surgeon and pioneer in the field of minimally invasive gynecological surgery. Born in 1939, he made significant contributions to the development of laparoscopic surgical techniques and the advancement of women's healthcare.
Another notable figure with the name Camran is Camran Skousen, an American author and educational philosopher born in 1938. He has written extensively on topics related to education, personal development, and financial literacy, and his works have influenced many educators and individuals worldwide.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Camran over time
The chart below shows babies named Camran registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Camran, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Camran by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Camran was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4608 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3891 | 21 | 5 |
| 2000s | #2540 | 59 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2155 | 20 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Camran
- Charlie 104,761
- Callum 65,796
- Connor 53,072
- Cameron 40,394
- Charles 33,091
- Christopher 26,849
- Caleb 15,553
- Corey 12,622
- Carter 11,505
- Cody 11,075
- Conor 10,298
- Christian 9,695
FAQ
Camran: questions and answers
How popular is the name Camran in the UK right now?
In 2020, Camran was ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Camran most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 10 babies registered as Camran in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Camran?
Of Persian origin, meaning "fortunate companion" or "life's companion".
How many people are called Camran in the UK?
A total of 103 babies have been registered as Camran across the 20 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.